Tendon and Ligament Injuries

Sat 25 May 2013

Effects of Rotation and Osteotomy Angulation on Patellar Tendon Insertion Position during Circular TibialTuberosity Osteotomy.

Rovesti GL, Katic N, Dalpozzo B, Dondi F, Dupré G. Clinica veterinaria M. E. Miller, Cavriago, Italy. To evaluate the influence of rotation of the tibial tuberosity (TT) in the sagittal plane and angulation of osteotomy in the frontal plane (FPA) on the displacement of patellar tendon (PT) insertion. STUDY DESIGN: Ex vivo biomechanical study. SAMPLE POPUL 2013 Jan 42 1 51-9

Detection of meniscal tears by arthroscopy and arthrotomy in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture. A retrospective, cohort study.

Plesman R, Gilbert P, Campbell J. Peter Gilbert, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5B4, Canada, Phone: +1 306 966 8059, Fax: +1 306 966 7174. VCOT 2013 Jan 26 1 42-6

Mechanical testing of a new osteotomy design for tibial tuberosity advancement using the Modified Maquet Technique.

Brunel L, Etchepareborde S, Barthélémy N, Farnir F, Balligand M. Laurencie Brunel, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Bld de Colonster, 20 B44, 4000 Liège, Belgium, Phone: +32 436 64214, E-mail: lbrunel@ulg.ac.be. VCOT 2013 Jan 26 1 47-53

Effect of using triclosan-impregnated suture for incisional closure on surgical site infection and inflammation following tibial plateau leveling osteotomy in dogs.

Etter SW, Ragetly GR, Bennett RA, Schaeffer DJ. Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61802. JAVMA 2013 Feb 1 242 3 355-8

Evaluation of Tibial Torsion in Yorkshire Terriers with and without Medial Patellar Luxation.

Fitzpatrick CL, Krotscheck U, Thompson MS, Todhunter RJ, Zhang Z. Veterinary Specialties Referral Center, Pattersonville, NY. Vet Surg 2012 Nov 41 8 966-72

Comparison of Tibial PA, Bone Healing, and Intra-articular Screw Placement using Conventional Nonlocked Application of Surgeon-Contoured versus Locked Application of Precontoured TPLO Plates in Dogs.

Krotscheck U, Thompson MS, Ryan KK, Mohammed HO. Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Vet Surg 2012 Nov 41 8 931-7

A case of scapular avulsion with concomitant scapular fracture in a cat.

Perry KL, Lam R, Rutherford L, Arthurs GI. 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, UK. J Fel Med Surg 2012 Dec 14 12 946-51

Reducing susceptibility artefacts in magnetic resonance images of the canine stifle following surgery for cranial cruciate ligament deficiency.

David FH, Grierson J, Lamb CR. Frédéric H. David, The Royal Veterinary College, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hertfordshire AL9 7TA, United Kingdom, E-mail: fdavid@rvc.ac.uk. VCOT 2012 Nov 14 25 6 488-97

Inter- and intra-operator variability associated with extracapsular suture tensioning. An ex vivo study.

Dunn AL, Buffa EA, Marchevsky AM, Heller J, Moores AP, Farrell M. Andrew Dunn, Adelaide Veterinary Specialist and Referral Centre, 102 Magill Road, Norwood, South Australia 5067, Australia, Phone: +61 8 81320533, Fax: +61 8 81320633, E-mail: dunnymel@hotmail.com. VCOT 2012 Nov 14 25 6 472-7

In vitro mechanical evaluation and comparison of two crimping devices for securing monofilament nylon and multifilament polyethylene for use in extracapsular stabilization of the canine stifle.

Maritato KC, Barnhart MD, Kazanovicz AJ, Naber SJ. Karl Maritato, DVM, MedVet Medical and Cancer Centers for Pets, 3964 Red Bank Rd., Fairfax, OH 45227, United States, Phone: +1 513 561 0069, Fax: +1 513 561 5688, E-mail: kmaritato@medvetohio.com. VCOT 2012 Nov 14 25 6 466-71

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Clinical Assistant Professor of Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery - Department of Clinical Sciences at NCSU

The Department of Clinical Sciences at NCSU, College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor of Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery.

Qualifications: DVM or equivalent degree. Board certification in the European or American College of Veterinary Surgeons is preferred with ECVS/ACVS board eligibility required. Expertise in small animal orthopedic surgery is preferred.